Senior Coffee Trader - Vietnam & Indonesia (Work location: District 3)
- Full-time
- Company: Sucafina
Company Description
Sucafina is the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 1,400 employees in 42 countries, we help stakeholders worldwide to find the perfect coffee solutions. We embed technology, innovation, and sustainability throughout the supply chain, creating shared value for all by Investing in Farmers, Caring for People, and Protecting Our Planet. For more information, visit www.sucafina.com.
What are we looking for:
We are looking for entrepreneurs, techies, passionate, eager to learn, humble, with a positive attitude and a high level of integrity People. Flexible and willing to take challenges, work and live in coffee-producing countries, People who want to build expertise and a career in the coffee business and are ready to go the extra mile.
What we offer:
We offer within our pleasant family environment, great opportunities to learn and grow, we offer challenges and exposure to multicultural environments, on-merit base compensation, and free coffee around the clock!
Job Description
Trading Operations:
- Collaborate with on-shore & off-shore Procurement traders in Indonesia & Vietnam to understand and coordinate the overall position;
- Oversee the direct buying of Robusta in Vietnam
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment of contracts;
- Manage the open position profitable and efficiently of Vietnam and Indonesia robusta under supervision from Managing Directors
- Collaborate with logistics and production teams to coordinate the smooth flow of goods.
- Coordinate with internal Sucafina sales teams (domestically and globally) and customers as needed to sell Indonesia & Vietnam Robusta
- Actively market and sell Africa & Asia Arabica & Robusta to Folgers
Market Analysis:
- Stay abreast of global market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply-demand factors related to robusta coffee;
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify potential opportunities and risks.
Contract Negotiation:
- Negotiate and finalize contracts with customers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions;
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure all contracts are following regulations and company policies
Risk management:
- Monitor and assess potential risks in the supply chain and implement proactive measures to address them.
- Monitor and manage yields and quality throughout the supply chain.
Reporting:
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on trading performance, market insights, and recommendations for strategic adjustments;
Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless execution of trading operations;
Sales Target:
- Build/find new customers, open new markets, ensure sales target and growth rate;
Qualifications
Skills
- Excellent communication and ability to clarify/put across a point, relationship management internal and external;
- Entrepreneurial spirit and good commercial sense;
- Service oriented, understands clients needs and executes to high standards, manages expectations;
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and buyers;
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field;
- Proven experience as a Coffee Trader or soft commodity
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends;
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory aspects of trading agreements;
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Flexibility to travel as needed to engage with suppliers, buyers, and attend industry events;